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RAPID > Procurement Opportunities

Complying with the requirements of local, state and federal laws and guidelines, EMBARK is dedicated to ensuring full and open competition and equitable treatment of all potential sources of the procurement process (planning, solicitation, award, administration and documentation of contracts).

OKC Streetcar > Employment

Oklahoma City Streetcar provides rail transit by operating seven modern streetcars on two loops, 22 stops, and traveling through five downtown districts . Herzog has partnered with EMBARK to operate this service.

Downtown Parking > Meter Hooding

Meter hooding is a privilege extended to allow providers of commercial services and extended events to park vehicles necessary to the performance of the service, on an intermittent and temporary basis, near to the work site where off-street parking is not available or inadequate. Vehicles parked at meter hoods are permitted only as required to perform a service. Meter hooding shall not be used for general employee or convenience parking.

Sep 16, 2024

RAPID > The City of Oklahoma City Appoints New Director of Public Transportation and Parking Department

Craig Freeman, City Manager of Oklahoma City, has named Jesse Rush Administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and Director of the City of Oklahoma City’s Public Transportation and Parking Department.

Jul 10, 2024

RAPID > RAPID Northwest Achieves Quarter Million Rider Milestone

RAPID NW reached its quarter million rider milestone (July 10, 2024) since service began on December 4, 2023.

Dec 05, 2023

RAPID > EMBARK plans community celebration to launch RAPID NW service

The public is invited to event filled with holiday-themed entertainment and goodies at park-and-ride location on December 9

Jul 25, 2023

RAPID > EMBARK ​​Awarded $10 Million in Federal Grants for New Buses, Transit Facility Design Work

New CNG Buses Will Replace Last Remaining Diesel Fixed-route Vehicles; Facility Design and Planning Work Will Support Expansion of Central Oklahoma’s Transit System

Jun 06, 2023

RAPID > EMBARK Offering Express Bus Service During Women’s College World Series in June

Transit Service Offers Non-Stop Travel from Downtown to USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex Every 30 Minutes

Sep 14, 2022

RAPID > OKC Streetcar Achieves 1 Million Riders Milestone

The OKC Streetcar reached its 1 million rider milestone on Saturday, September 10, since service began in December 2018, according to EMBARK officials.

Aug 19, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK Earns Prestigious Award for OKC Convention Center Parking Garage

Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named EMBARK’s Convention Center Parking Garage as the recipient of a 2022 Best Projects Award of Merit in the Government/Public Building category for the publication’s Texas and Louisiana Region.

Jun 29, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK and City Officials Break Ground on RAPID Line

Ceremony Marks Construction Start for Bus Rapid Transit System

May 26, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK and City Officials Unveil RAPID BRT Vehicle Design

The New RAPID Fleet Includes Nine CNG Vehicles, Construction Starts Next Month

Nov 05, 2021

RAPID > EMBARK Reveals Branding for Upcoming Bus Rapid Transit System

The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority Board of Trustees recently approved “RAPID” as the name for EMBARK’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Apr 26, 2021

RAPID > Weekly Grocery Shopping Shuttle Aims to Aid Seniors, Those with Disabilities

The shopping shuttle provides weekly, round-trip outings and is arranged at no cost to individuals who are at least 60 years old or have a disability.

Mar 10, 2021

RAPID > Virtual Town Halls Set for OKC’s First Bus Rapid Transit Route

The live presentation includes preliminary plans, summarizing the 30% progress report, construction schedules, and station renderings.

Jan 13, 2021

RAPID > EMBARK Deepens Leadership Bench

EMBARK, Central Oklahoma’s leading transportation provider, recently named Suzanne Wickenkamp Assistant Director of Administration and Jesse Rush Assistant Director of Operations.

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Jun 11, 2020

RAPID > Low Emission Vehicle Program Funds New Electric Bus for Oklahoma City

Low Emission Vehicle Program Funds New Electric Bus for Oklahoma City

May 04, 2020

RAPID > Art Concept Approved for New Downtown Garage

The installation, designed by glass artist Martin Donlin, will wrap three walls of the parking garage currently under construction in the new Park Union District at 15 SW 4th street in downtown Oklahoma City, near the Omni Convention Center Hotel, MAPS3 Convention Center, Scissortail Park, and Chesapeake Arena.

Oct 14, 2019

RAPID > EMBARK Breaks Ground on New Parking Garage in the Emerging Park Union District

EMBARK officials recently celebrated construction beginning on its new downtown Oklahoma City parking garage at a ceremonial groundbreaking.

Aug 02, 2019

RAPID > EMBARK Awards Contract for New Public Parking Garage

EMBARK awards the construction bid for a new public parking garage to Manhattan Construction Company.

Feb 26, 2019

RAPID > EMBARK Everyday - Seven Day Bus Service Launches

On January 27, residents began moving around the city on a Sunday by bus. EMBARK and Oklahoma City officials celebrated the launch of the long-awaited seven-day service on the first day of Sunday service at Oklahoma City’s Downtown Transit Center.

Jun 02, 2017

RAPID > EMBARK Selects Streetcar Operator

EMBARK’s Board of Trustees awarded a contract Friday with Herzog Transit Services, Inc. for the start-up, operation and maintenance of the seven-vehicle Oklahoma City Streetcar system that's expected to begin passenger service in late 2018.

Apr 19, 2017

RAPID > EMBARK Offers Free Bus and Spokies Rides for Earth Day

The goal of free rides is to encourage people to take the bus or other public transit instead of their car to reduce harmful emissions. One EMBARK bus can replace up to 35 vehicles.

Jul 27, 2016

RAPID > Streetcar Brand Strategy Revealed

EMBARK unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar.

Jun 22, 2012

RAPID > New Parking Meters Will Change the Way You Pay

With the addition of more than 600 on-street parking spots resulting from downtown street renovations, the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority and Project 180 decided to retire the old coin meter for a more advanced “pay station” in the newly streetscaped area.

RAPID > 2023 RAPID Bus Rapid Transit

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will be Central Oklahoma’s first BRT line and will provide a premium transit service to Northwest OKC residents through more frequent service with enhanced vehicles, stations and passenger amenities.

RAPID > 2018 MAPS3 Modern Streetcar

MAPS 3 is a 10-year construction program designed to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma City.

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